A nice piece of jewelry goes a long way to boosting a person’s self-esteem, confidence, and overall appearance. A “Bracelet dangler” falls into this category and happens to be the five-across clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword.
‘Bracelet dangler’ NYT Aug. 8 Mini Crossword hints and answer
- Hint 1: There’s no harm in adding another letter.
- Hint 2: Doing this calms a snake.
- Hint 3: Turn it on to wow someone.
- Hint 4: Ends with “M.”
No more clues, no more guessing, and no more waiting. Let’s reveal the answer to the curious clue.
“CHARM” solves the “Bracelet dangler” clue, as a fine bracelet can be improved by having a meaningful charm hanging from it.
Adding the letter “c” to “harm” gives you charm. You can charm a snake to soothe it and make it less hostile. Turning on the charm impresses people if done correctly, and our clue’s final letter is “m.”
All NYT (Aug. 8) Mini Crossword puzzle clues and answers
Across
- 1A Q-tip, for instance — SWAB
- 5A Bracelet dangler — CHARM
- 6A Pricey watchmaker with crown logo — ROLEX
- 7A Rubs the wrong way — IRKS
- 8A Spanish for “kiss” — BESO
Down
- 5D Bed with a blankie — CRIB
- 1D Place to find seashells — SHORE
- 2D “Enjoys long ___on the beach” (classic phrase in a personal ad) — WALKS
- 3D Retort to “Am not!” — ARE SO
- 4D Stunt rider’s sport, for short — BMX
‘Bracelet dangler’ clue difficulty – ranked
There’s not much else to hang from a bracelet, and the word “charm” appears everywhere. I wouldn’t say it’s uncommon, and I wouldn’t say it’s hard or niche, but if the word eludes you for whatever reason, a two out of five is a reasonable difficulty rating to assign.
How to play free daily word games like NYT Mini Crossword
With this clue out of the way—and possibly the rest of the puzzle—let’s focus on other daily word games available for free. Strands or Spelling Bee stand out as they use different elements to create a varied experience. The LA Times and the Washington Post are perfectly nuanced crossword titles.
